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Subtract 42/64 from 56/14

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 42/64

56/14 - 42/64 is 107/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
   56/14 = 56 × 32/14 × 32 = 1792/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   42/64 = 42 × 7/64 × 7 = 294/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/448 - 294/448 = 1792 - 294/448 = 1498/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/32
6. In mixed form: 311/32

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